About the NCDR

An Established, Trusted Resource for Cardiovascular Data

Developed in 1997 by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the NCDR was created as an exploration into strategies for improving cardiovascular care through the use and application of clinical data. Today, the NCDR is a reputable and dependable quality improvement resource that continues to evolve to meet the demands of the changing health care environment.

Through the capture and reporting of trusted and reliable data, the NCDR helps participants measure, benchmark and improve cardiovascular care. Participation in the NCDR:

Informs treatment choices and drive quality improvement at the provider and institutional level

Assists in the evaluation of practice patterns, technologies and devices

Informs comparative effectiveness research

Assists in broader dissemination of best practices

Improves patient care worldwide

A Comprehensive Suite of Registries

Currently, the NCDR suite of cardiovascular data registries covers the following clinical areas: